How to do it
Flex your top foot and lead the lift with your heel.
- 1
Lie on your side with legs extended, one leg on top of the other.
- 2
Rest your lower arm on the ground for support and place your top hand on your hip.
- 3
Raise the top leg upwards while keeping it straight.
- 4
Lower it back down without letting it touch the bottom leg.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and hips stacked to prevent rolling forward or backward.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the top knee during the raise
- ✕Hiking the top hip to lift the leg
- ✕Letting the raised leg drift forward